Conducta criminal en mujeres : una revisión de tema, desde los roles y estereotipos de género

Abstract

The objective of this research was to understand women's criminal behaviour through gender roles and stereotypes; analysing the prevalence and incidence of these behaviours, describing their behavioural and psychological characteristics and identifying this phenomenon as a major problem to be studied and intervened on account of the lack of recent research. It was carried out by means of a descriptive cross-cutting methodological design with documentary design; through the systematic review and evaluation of secondary sources, in this case articles; creating a descriptive and interpretative synthesis of the content, achieving an understanding of the way in which gender roles and stereotypes influence or are related in cases of crimes committed by women. Among the most relevant findings of this study, a trend was identified in the compliance of activities related to gender, recognizing women as submissive and responsible for the household, assigning to men more independent and provider behaviors, highlighting the stigmatization and discrimination for the noncompliance of established norms or stereotypes, especially by women.